Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean

What Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean does

The Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean (KCTC) is a volunteer-led nonprofit charitable organization chartered in 2019 and operating within the Kiwanis International umbrella, specifically the EC&C Kiwanis District, Division 9. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario (mailing address: P.O. Box 47576, Don Mills P.O., Toronto ON M3C 3S7), the club serves the Caribbean diaspora community in the Greater Toronto Area through service projects, fundraising events, and direct grantmaking. The organization is led by President Kris Daley, CPA, CMA, with regular meetings held every third Friday at 7:00pm EST. Member recruitment is conducted via the club's website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), and community outreach.

The club's programmatic portfolio consists of four core activities: the Easter Curbside Fish Fry (an annual curbside fundraiser held on Easter Saturday since 2021, channeling proceeds to the Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program); the JAMM-A-THON (an annual online musical telethon hosted on the last Saturday in November by media partner JAMM-X Radio, featuring four DJs broadcasting from 10am to 10pm); the Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program (an annual CAD $5,000 bursary for Caribbean students pursuing tertiary studies in Canada, first disbursed in 2024 to Carleton University student Carolyne Bergeron); and Community Services Projects addressing health and nutrition, education and literacy, and youth leadership development. Grantmaking and partnership activity extends beyond the GTA to Caribbean institutions, including a CAD $4,667 grant to the Bustamante Children's Hospital in Jamaica (2023-24) for a pediatric burn unit, support for the Street Boys Initiative in Kingston Jamaica (2023), and water purification equipment shipped to Haiti families for cholera response (2022).

KCTC's revenue model is multi-stream and small-scale. Primary inputs include annual Kiwanis membership dues of CAD $200 per member (prorated for mid-year joiners), PayPal-collected donations, proceeds from the two annual fundraising events, and externally sourced grants. Membership includes Kiwanis Magazine (eight issues per year), Member Liability and Directors & Officers Insurance, and District dues for EC&C Kiwanis District Division 9 support. The organization has no proprietary technology, no commercial product surface, no headcount beyond volunteer leadership, and operates as a constituent chapter rather than a standalone commercial entity.

Name

Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean

Legal name

Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean

Website

https://kiwanistorontocaribbean.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean is a volunteer-led nonprofit Kiwanis chapter, chartered in 2019 in Toronto, that serves the Greater Toronto Area Caribbean diaspora through community-service projects, the Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program, and annual fundraising events (Easter Fish Fry and JAMM-A-THON telethon).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAHAG

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAJALAM

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Community volunteer services
• Youth scholarship programs
• Charitable fundraising events
• Caribbean community outreach
• Nonprofit service club

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual Kiwanis membership dues of CAD $200 for the administrative year starting October 1st. New members' dues are prorated according to the month they join.
2. Easter Curbside Fish Fry: Annual recurring fundraiser held on Easter Saturday since 2021. Proceeds support the Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program for Caribbean students pursuing tertiary studies in Canada.
3. JAMM-A-THON: Annual musical telethon held on the last Saturday in November, hosted online by JAMM-X Radio. Four DJs play music from 10am to 10pm to raise funds for Caribbean community causes.
4. Donations: The club accepts donations through PayPal to support its charitable activities and scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean is a volunteer-led nonprofit service club that organizes fundraising events (Easter Curbside Fish Fry, JAMM-A-THON musical telethon) and community service projects to support Caribbean children and families in the Greater Toronto Area. It administers the Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program, providing an annual $5,000 CAD bursary to Caribbean students pursuing tertiary education in Canada, and directs grant funds to Caribbean healthcare institutions such as the Bustamante Children's Hospital in Jamaica.

Product overview

Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean is a volunteer community organization serving the Greater Toronto Area Caribbean community. The organization operates through four main programs: the Easter Curbside Fish Fry (annual fundraising event), JAMM-A-THON (musical telethon), Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program ($5,000 annual bursary for Caribbean students), and Community Services Projects focused on health, education, and youth leadership. This is not a technology product company but a charitable service organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program: An annual scholastic and leadership bursary of $5,000 for students from the Caribbean pursuing tertiary studies in Canada.
• Easter Curbside Fish Fry
• JAMM-A-THON

Products and services

• Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program Annual scholastic and leadership bursary of $5,000 CAD awarded to students from the Caribbean pursuing tertiary studies in Canada to assist with tuition fees.
• Easter Curbside Fish Fry Annual curbside fish fry fundraiser held on Easter Saturday in the Greater Toronto Area, with proceeds supporting the Kevin Pollard Memorial Scholarship Program.
• JAMM-A-THON Annual musical telethon hosted online by JAMM-X Radio on the last Saturday in November, featuring four DJs playing music from 10am to 10pm to raise funds for Caribbean community causes.
• Community Services Projects Volunteer-led service projects addressing health and nutrition, education and literacy, and youth leadership development for children and families within the Greater Toronto Area Caribbean community.
• Annual Kiwanis Membership Annual membership at CAD $200 for the administrative year starting October 1st, with prorated dues for new members. Includes Kiwanis Magazine (8 issues per year), Member Liability and Directors & Officers Insurance, District Dues for EC&C Kiwanis District Division 9 support, and access to fellowship, community service, and leadership development opportunities.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Street Boys Initiative (Jamaica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20232023 JAMM-A-THON funds supported this program providing mentorship and skills training to get street boys off the streets in Kingston Jamaica and equip them with a trade.
• Action4ReelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration with Action4Reel to host the Marcus Garvey Film Fundraiser in 2022, raising awareness about this famous Civil Rights Leader of Caribbean Origin and raising funds for Kiwanis Charities.
• Haiti Families (Cholera Response)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20212022 JAMM-A-THON funds were used to send water purification equipment and hygiene packages to families in Haiti with children at risk of cholera outbreak.
• Kiwanis InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis International has been serving children for over 100 years, providing the organizational framework, insurance, and district support.
• EC&C Kiwanis District (Division 9)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCTC is part of the EC&C Kiwanis District, specifically Division 9. District dues cover support from the district organization for club activities and events.
• JAMM-X RadioflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAMM-X Radio hosts the annual JAMM-A-THON musical telethon on the last Saturday in November. Four DJs play music from 10am to 10pm, telling the story of Kiwanis while raising funds for Caribbean community causes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Black Opportunity Fund: A Canadian charitable fund supporting Black Canadian communities including Caribbean diaspora through grantmaking; comparable grantmaking/scholarship mission at a larger scale.
• United Way Greater Toronto: A major GTA fundraising and grantmaking nonprofit; comparable community-service fundraising model at significantly greater scale.
• Lions Club of Toronto: International service-club network with Toronto chapters operating on a volunteer membership dues and fundraising model similar to Kiwanis; comparable structure, scale, and service orientation.
• Rotary Club of Toronto: A larger, more established service club in Toronto with a similar volunteer-driven model focused on community service and fundraising; comparable mission and member structure even though not Caribbean-focused.

Direct peers

• Kiwanis Club of Toronto: The flagship Kiwanis club serving the Greater Toronto Area; directly comparable as another volunteer-led Kiwanis club operating fundraising events, scholarships, and community service projects under the same Kiwanis International umbrella.
• Kiwanis Club of Mississauga: Another Kiwanis International constituent club in the GTA operating volunteer-led fundraising and community service; directly comparable structure, dues model, and program portfolio.

Regional players

• Tropicana Community Services: A GTA-based nonprofit serving the Caribbean and African Canadian community with health, youth, and settlement programs; directly comparable geographic and demographic focus, even though larger and staffed rather than volunteer-only.
• Caribbean Canadian Cultural Association: Toronto-area nonprofit promoting Caribbean cultural heritage and community engagement; comparable cultural mission and Caribbean diaspora audience.
• Jamaican Canadian Community Association: A Toronto-based organization serving the Jamaican-Canadian community through cultural and community programming; comparable Caribbean diaspora focus in the same geography.

Emerging players

• 100 Strong Foundation: A small scholarship-providing nonprofit supporting Caribbean-descent students in Canada; comparable scholarship-giving focus and demographic targeting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/kctorontocaribbean
• YouTubeyoutube.com/kctorontocaribbean
• Facebookfacebook.com/kctorontocaribbean
• Instagraminstagram.com/kctorontocaribbean

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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